ABA House of Delegates adopted the Model Act Governing the Representation of Children in Abuse

The ABA House of Delegates adopted the Model Act Governing the Representation of Children in Abuse and Neglect Cases at its Annual Meeting In summary, the bill creates a right to counsel for children in D& N Cases- a huge accomplishment.

Client directed representation is mandated for each child: "The court shall appoint a child's lawyer for each child who is the subject of a petition in an abuse and neglect proceeding”.